Cultural fest to liven up city

(From sixth left) PBAPP chief executive officer Datuk Jaseni Maidinsa, MBPP mayor Yew Tung Seang, Chow, Penang Tourism Development, Heritage, Culture and Arts Committee chairman Yeoh Soon Hin and Joe Sidek with co-organisers of George Town Festival after the press conference in Komtar.

GEORGE Town Festival (GTF) returns for the ninth year, with a series of exciting programmes planned to thrill visitors from Aug 4 to Sept 2.

GTF director Joe Sidek said the city would be transformed into a global stage of culture, heritage, art and community during the month-long celebration.